February 29, 2016

Spring Break 2016 is here! It's time to ditch the snow shovels and parkas and load up for your favorite vacation destination to soak up some rays. If you've been on Spring Break before, you know just how crazy things can get and how important it is to pack and prepare the right way. If it's your first time? Well, you'll probably learn the hard way just like everyone else.

We've put together 10 travel essentials that you absolutely can't leave home without this year. Many of these travel items you've never thought about before. This list is for the less obvious items that will absolutely make you a Spring Break hero.

All of these items are under $30 (most are under $10), which means even on your strapped college student budget you can afford them.

Yeah, yeah you can sleep through anything. We get it. But trust us, when it's 4am and you're on day 3 of no sleep thanks to your bunk buddy Sir Snoresalot, you'll do anything to get some shuteye. Not to mention the eyemask will help block out the sunlight and keep you sleeping straight through that hangover.

This is especially important if you're leaving the country. When you're out in the sun all day and out on the town all night, you have to keep yourself hydrated. It's absolutely essential. If you're outside the country, the filtering this bottle provides could be a lifesaver, literally. At the very least, it should keep you from puking your guts out from water your body doesn't have immunity built up for. Just remember, staying hydrated is an absolute must.

There's nothing worse than starting a night out with a nasty food or drink spill that you have to wear all night. These mishaps are sure to happen, so fix them quickly with the super popular Janie Dry Stick Spot Cleaner. It's cleaning magic in a stick.

At the same time, you need to be able to clean yourself up quickly after the seafood and booze don't mix and your body chooses to undergo an instant cleansing (see: projectile vomiting). Never fear though, because you were smart enough to pack antibacterial towelettes and body wash sheets. You'll be cleaned up and back to action in a flash.

It's hard to fit everything into the one bag you can afford to bring on Spring Break. Packing squares will become your lifesaver. You can fit and organize all your cosmetics, and clothing items with ease using these travel organizers.

Yep, you got a killer deal on that plain black piece of luggage. So did everyone else in the universe. Don't let your bags get mixed up with somebody else's. Instead, drop $5 on a unique luggage tag that will make your bag instantly stand out.

The only thing worse than you spending all of your own money on Spring Break is a thief spending all of your money while you're on Spring Break. Unfortunately, it's easier than ever before for tech-savvy thieves to rip people's credit and debit cards with an RFID scanner. Put yourself in a large group of people and you're even more likely to be targeted. Fortunately, there's the Signal Vault RFID Blocking card protector. This little wonder will block any attempt to electronically steal your credit or debit card information. It's the size of a typical card, so you can just slide it in your wallet and be worry-free.

Your phone, tablet, camera and documents really don't like the ocean water as much as you do. You know you can't really be trusted to keep them safe and dry while you're out on the surf having a good time, so do yourself a favor and house them in these waterproof pouches. It will save you a ton of headache and money.

These travel locks are TSA approved, meaning that they can be opened by TSA without being cut. They'll also alert you if they have been opened, so you can know if your bags have been checked. They're very important for travel safety and are especially important if you are traveling overseas.

Taking a cruise, deep-sea fishing trip, long car ride or plane to your destination? Don't start off on the wrong foot by letting motion sickness get the best of you. Simply slap these awesome wristbands on and keep that sickness away.

So there you have it. 10 Spring Break Travel Essentials that will make sure you are well taken care of while living it up on the beach somewhere. Have any other recommendations for travel necessities? Comment below and let us know!